Submitted by
smokey422
a Cross Country Rider
from MO Date Reviewed: July 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Landahl, Rock Bridge State Park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Performance online
Strengths:
Shifts well, low wear rate, Powerlink.
Weaknesses:
none.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 8 speed chain (also good but I like the Powerlink).
Bike Setup:
Lemond Poprad Cyclocross bike set up for dirt and gravel roads and on-road riding. Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector chain lube.
Bottom Line:
The best thing I can say about this chain is that I don't notice it. It shifts well, wears slowly (I have nearly two years riding on the current one), and doesn't need lubing very often, although a big part of that credit should go to the Amsoil HDMP. I am a big fan of SRAM products and run their shifters and derailleurs on my mountain bike.
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Submitted by
aaron98433
a Weekend Warrior
from pacific northwest Date Reviewed: July 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
cheap price
powerlink
doesn't break
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
many crappy ones from walmart, etc...
Bike Setup:
IronHorse Sinister 26" wheels, SRAM cassette, SR Suntour crankset, Deore rear derailleur, Deore XT Front deralleur
Bottom Line:
I've broken and twisted and obliterated a bunch of other crappy chains, this one is definetely not top of the line but neither is my ride; this chain has never failed me once and I have ground it into the chainstay at least 50 times without damaging it. (yep, I got a N-gear chainstop now) Didn't stretch very much over a years worth of riding; on top of that both my cassette and front chainrings had significant wear and damage to them and this chain kept going. No rust, little cleaning/oiling, this is a fine chain for a small price; if you're not running a real expensive drive train, use this. If nothing else, this is a great backup to throw in your repair parts bag.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Hollidaysburg, PA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The Powerlink, cheap price, performs well.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Sachs, Sedis, Izumi
Bike Setup:
1990 vintage Schwinn KOM S-7 running a 7 speed Shimano cogset
Bottom Line:
The Powerlink makes it really easy to remove the chain for cleaning, just squeeze the side plates together and push both link ends inward. The chain performs as well as any other brand I've used.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Downhiller
from Oromocto Date Reviewed: June 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Shifts very smooth, looks great, light weight, inexpensive, stiff/reliable feeling, extremely easy to install powerlink
Weaknesses:
Powerlink seems to have stuck on
Similar Products Used:
shimano IG 31 Sram PC-48
Bike Setup:
2004 P2, 2003 Junior T, double track
Bottom Line:
I very great chain for the price, comes lubed, and works great out of the box. A great chain that is worth every penny that you pay for it. Made my system shift smoother.
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Submitted by
Dennis Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasanton, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Wasatch Front Trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Not sure yet
Weaknesses:
This chain locks up with the slightest amount of mud or dirt - never had a chain perform this bad.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano
Bike Setup:
Cannondale SV1000
Bottom Line:
This one stinks
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Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Poland Date Reviewed: October 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
friends shop
Strengths:
None!
Weaknesses:
New chain is longer more than 1mm in comparison to Shimano chains. It qualifies to exchange in the momment of purchase! Wears off immediately! After 800km it has lenghten another 1mm! This weaknesses apply to 2003 or newer chains made by sram. Those are easy to indentify by SRAM logo printed on. Old pc58 with Sachs logo perform wery well.
Similar Products Used:
IG90,XTR
Bike Setup:
Too much to say... :D
Bottom Line:
New pc58 chains are not worth ecen 1$. Don't buy this crap. You can only damage your new drivetrain and loose much money. Find an old pc58 with sachs logo - those are available in some stores. It is better to use Wipperman Connex instead.
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from California, USA Date Reviewed: September 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pecan Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Strengths:
- Smooth - Masterlink make working on your chain a breeze - Tough and did I mention smooth? - They come oiled... always a plus - Good price - oh, I almost forgot... smooth!
Weaknesses:
- None yet
Similar Products Used:
Shimano chains
Bike Setup:
>2004 Specialized P2 >2004 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper III >E-Thirteen Bashguard >ODI Ruffian Lockers >Maxxis Oriflamme 2.0 in the front >Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slick 2.3 pulling up the rear >Lizard Skins Protection all around >No front brake
Bottom Line:
Me like! This chain will not let you down and the masterlink will make your life much easier. I ordered a Gusset Single-Speed for my rig and I expect this chain to work fine... Good price too!
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